The squadron needs to let off steam ahead of the raid. "Right, boys: off with their bags [pants]!"

In the book, on the train to London to be decorated following the operation, one of the squadron gets very drunk. The end result: "I losht my pantsh. Very awkward. Can't shee the King without my pantsh." There seems to be a theme going here...

Ear Worm: The Dambusters March, synonymous with the film and the raid in general, despite being written over ten years later. Popular at football marches and fly pasts, it has even become the tune for a hymn.

Magnificent Bastard: Gibson in real life - he could be a real bitch to work under, but popular with higher command.

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